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Floral symbolism
Separated by sea, entwined by history. Fraternité is a season of events focusing on the fellowship between the UK and France, celebrating shared stories, cross-channel influence and the unity of nations. Through an immersive exhibition, music, talks and tours, uncover the relationship between these countries and their national churches, Notre-Dame and Westminster Abbey.
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Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist on the Third Sunday of Lent 2015
Sunday, 8th March 2015
Sermon given by The Reverend Mark Birch, Minor Canon and Chaplain.
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Michael Hare
In the west cloister is the grave of Michael and Mary Hare. He lived in Millbank street Westminster. Mary was a child of James Merest.
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William Cliffe
Priest/Minister
In the north cloister of Westminster Abbey is the grave of William Cliffe and his two nieces Mary and Ann Davies.
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Martyrs of the Reformation
In October 1977 Lady Fisher of Lambeth unveiled a memorial stone to Martyrs of the Reformation. This is to the west of Elizabeth I’s tomb.
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William III
William III and Mary II were crowned as joint monarchs in the Abbey on 11th April 1689 – the first time this had happened in England. Their wax effigies are on display.
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William Sayer
In the north cloister of Westminster Abbey is the grave of William Sayer and his wife Sarah. He worked in His Majesty's Victualling Office.
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George Sparrow
In St Margaret's is a memorial tablet to George Sparrow, Government agent, and members of his family. Unfortunately this is now hidden behind the organ.
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Medley family
In the south cloister is a gravestone to three members of the Medley family. The mother lived in New Peter Street, near the Abbey.
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Lady Wood
Mary was buried on 1st April 1665 but has no marker or monument. The location in the burial register says "near the Convocation door".
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John Milles
Soldier
John Milles was buried in the nave on 16th June 1815. His gravestone was taken up when the nave floor was re-laid in 1834.
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Sir John Webster
Sir John Webster was buried within Westminster Abbey on 14th April 1675. He was described as having been Commissary for the Emperor of all Russia.
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Christopher Musgrave
Politician
Christopher Musgrave, Member of Parliament for Carlisle, was buried in the north transept on 16th September 1718 but he has no monument or readable gravestone.
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Didachus Sanchez
In the north transept of Westminster Abbey is a worn grey marble stone, now without inscription, which covers the remains of Spanish soldier Didachus Sanchez.
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Owen Davies
In the north cloister is the grave of Owen Davies and his wife Mary (Cliffe). Owen was Receiver General of the Abbey from 1729.
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The Venerable Patricia Hillas
Find out more about the Archdeacon and Canon Westminster.
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Reflection: Fourth Sunday of Advent
Monday, 1st January 0001
Watch or read the reflection from the Fourth Sunday of Advent, Mary - Let it be
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King and Queen of the Netherlands visit Abbey
Tuesday, 23rd October 2018
The King and Queen of the Netherlands visited Westminster Abbey on 23rd October as part of Their Majesties’ State Visit to Her Majesty The Queen.
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James II
James II was born on 14th October 1633. His coronation with his queen, Mary of Modena, took place at Westminster Abbey on 23rd April 1685.
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Elizabeth and Jane Joye
In the north cloister is the gravestone of sisters Elizabeth and Jane Joye. Elizabeth was the eldest child of James Joye.